FDA Registration Numbers Explained: Check Your Filing Record

Before a filing or shipment, identify the FDA program and the actual physical facility. A company can have several identifiers, but they do not all demonstrate the same registration status.

Food record checklist

Retain the food facility registration number, confirm authorized FDA Industry Systems account access and check the DUNS/UFI record for the same physical address. An identifier alone does not show that the biennial renewal was submitted. FDA considers food registrations expired if not renewed by December 31, 2026.

Cosmetic record checklist

For cosmetic facility registration, FDA uses FEI as the required facility registration number. Check the registration renewal date in Cosmetics Direct; it is based on the initial registration date. Product-listing updates are annual and have separate records. An FEI or listing number does not mean FDA approval.

Lost food account access

If you have an existing registration but have lost FURLS information or a PIN, contact FDA for account assistance. FDA advises against simply re-registering to recover access. Do not publish or share account passwords in an enquiry form.

Next steps

Compare identifiers in the guide at https://fdabridge.com/blog/what-is-an-fei-number-and-why-it-matters-for-fda-registered-facilities. Review food registration and renewal support at https://fdabridge.com/food-facility-registration.

Official sources

https://www.fda.gov/food/hfp-constituent-updates/fda-reminds-food-facilities-biennial-renewal-requirements

https://www.fda.gov/food/guidance-regulation-food-and-dietary-supplements/questions-regarding-whether-food-facilities-are-required-pay-registration-fees-and-private

https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/registration-listing-cosmetic-product-facilities-and-products